Pair of Murano "Triedri" Sconces · Crystal Glass & Chrome · Venini Style · Italy 1970s

Four three-edged solid glass prisms per lamp, staggered in height and placed on a chrome-plated base plate: The Triedri form goes back to a Venini design from the late 1950s and became the signature motif of Italian lighting architecture in the 1960s and 1970s. Each prism refracts the light in a different direction, making the closed crystal front appear almost like an ice relief when switched off. The pair each measures 34.5 cm in height, 11.5 cm in width and only 9 cm in depth – a compact format that can be placed flanking a mirror, bed or passageway without narrowing the room.

When switched on, the character changes: The light runs up and down the prism edges, casting a fan-shaped glow on the wall, while the glass bodies themselves begin to glow. The chrome-plated support remains hidden behind the glass and holds the prisms visibly only via the central clamping rail; each lamp works with two E14 sockets and is attached to the wall via the rear bracket. Both lamps can be mounted vertically or horizontally – horizontally, a wide, flat-lying band of light is created above a sideboard or picture frame. The condition is good: age-appropriate signs of use on the chrome and glass edges, as can be expected with lamps over fifty years old. The wiring is original and in very good condition, the protective conductor is connected; however, the usual check by a specialist is recommended before installation. No factory stamp, which is why the attribution remains "in the style of Venini"; the workmanship of the frame and the prism quality correspond to the Italian series production of these years.